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The Ramblers' Association website is an excellent source of information on all aspects of rambling including a "WalksFinder" to locate walks. There are also Ramblers' discussion forums here. |
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Walk magazine is the Ramblers Association magazine. |
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The Meteorological Office site is a good starting point for weather across the UK. For the weather in the south-east click here. |
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The BBC also offers a good reference site for weather information. For the weather in the south-east click here. |
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Since 1946, Ramblers Holidays have been organising holidays for those interested in walking, whether at home or abroad. "Ramblers Worldwide Holidays profits that are not required are channelled back into environmental conservation projects in the UK, as well as used to help finance local community projects overseas." |
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The Ordnance Survey is the obvious first choice for maps. The website includes information on the various mapping products available and, if you want, you can order online. |
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The National Trust acts as a guardian for the nation in the acquisition and protection of threatened coastline, countryside and buildings. |
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English Heritage exists to protect and promote England's spectacular historic environment and ensure that its past is researched and understood. |
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Natural England is here to conserve and enhance the natural environment, for its intrinsic value, the wellbeing and enjoyment of people and the economic prosperity that it brings. |
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The site contains ideas for what you can do in the countryside, educational resources for teachers and group leaders, maps, local walks in your area, a Countryside Directory, details of the new right of access to Access Land, commonly known as the 'right to roam', and lots more.... |
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Walking the way to Health (WHI) is the largest national body promoting and setting the standards for led health walks. It is a joint initiative between Natural England and the British Heart Foundation. |
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"Welcome to Britain's largest online walking guide. This is the place where over 180 local contributors share their favourite routes with you. There are more than 3,000 to choose from. Every walk comes with an easy-to-follow photographic guide and an Ordnance Survey map. You print them out yourself on A4 paper, so you never need carry a bulky guidebook again. You also get digital mapping files for easy export to your GPS." Note that there is an annual subscription for accessing the walks on this site. |
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"Are you looking for new walking routes in great locations? We can help you with our extensive selection of over 1,000 walking guides describing over 30,000 routes covering the whole of England, Wales and Scotland. For memorable walking experiences, from a half day stroll to a walking holiday, you'll find just the guide you need by browsing our on line bookshop. From hill walking and backpacking to leisurely rambles and family walks we have guides to suit all walkers. Discover new walks in your favourite areas or explore new and perhaps very different landscapes in parts of England and Wales you have yet to enjoy..." |
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If you love walking but want to reduce your impact on
the environment, then Car Free Walks is for you. We are also completely
free to use! Our aim is to provide a free source of walking route guides that encourage people to explore the country without using their car. |
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Walking in England - Thousands of FREE walks to download, details of all the books, maps and walking groups in the country. |
